'Prophets' in the Bible

which he promised afore through his prophets in the holy scriptures,

But now apart from the law a righteousness of God hath been manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;

Lord, they have killed thy prophets, they have digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life.

but now is manifested, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, is made known unto all the nations unto obedience of faith: